Our first aid training childcare HLTAID012 course gives educators, childcare professionals, and support staff the critical skills and confidence needed to respond effectively in emergencies involving children, infants, and adults in education and care environments. This course is tailored specifically for workplaces where caring for young children is part of daily routine, aligning with childcare regulations and national first-aid standards.
You will learn a wide range of skills including performing CPR on adults, children and infants; using automated external defibrillators (AEDs); managing choking, allergic reactions, asthma, and anaphylactic emergencies; treating non-life-threatening bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains and strains; caring for infant and child casualties in shock; and responding to childhood illness episodes. The training also covers legal and workplace obligations, incident documentation, communicating with parents or caregivers, infection control, and ensuring psychological safety for children following traumatic events.
Delivered by experienced trainers, this first aid training childcare HLTAID012 course blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice through realistic scenarios. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to assess emergency situations, follow the correct first aid action plan, act fast and correctly until professional help arrives, and document and report incidents appropriately. The certification awarded upon successful completion is nationally recognised and typically valid for three years, with CPR components often recommended for renewal more frequently.
If you work in childcare, early education, support services, or any setting with responsibility for infants and children, this first aid training childcare HLTAID012 course ensures you meet regulatory requirements while being genuinely prepared to safeguard those in your care.
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